Axolotls
Ambystoma mexicanum
Charming aquatic amphibians with permanent smiles. Healthy and well-fed.
Stock changes through the day — message or call to check this one's still here before you travel.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Good for
- Beginners — a great first pet
- Lifespan
- 10–15 years
- Adult size
- 23–30cm
- Habitat
- A cool, filtered aquarium (16–18°C — no heater, and they often need a chiller or fan in summer). Fine sand or bare base, gentle flow, and hides. They live fully in water.
- Diet
- Sinking pellets, earthworms, and bloodworm. Feed adults a few times a week.
- Sex
- Mixed
About Axolotls
Axolotls are the smiling, feathery-gilled amphibians that have taken the world by storm — and for good reason.
They live permanently underwater, never needing land, and that permanent grin gives them bags of personality. They are surprisingly easy once the water is set up right: the key is keeping it cool and clean.
Great for families and brilliant to watch. Ask us about a proper cool, filtered tank — that is the one thing that matters most.
Come and meet Axolotls
We don't ship animals — every one is collected in person so we can make sure it's the right match. Pop into either shop or message us first.
Ashford
87A Church Rd, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 2PE
10 mins walk from Ashford railway station
Mon–Sat 9:30–17:30 · Sun 10:00–16:00
Call 01784 679236Leighton Buzzard
58-62 Hockliffe St, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1HJ
Town centre, on Hockliffe Street
Mon–Sat 9:30–17:30 · Sun 10:00–16:00
Call 01525 373460